Rivian Unveils 2nd-Gen 2025 R1S & R1T

Although initially introduced again in 2018, it wouldn’t be till late 2021 and early 2022 that Rivian’s inaugural electric pickup truck and SUV fashions — the R1T and R1S — would first hit the street. And whereas a decade was spent growing these EVs, the electrical pickup and SUV areas have skilled fast developments over the previous couple of years. Between varied technological breakthroughs and a bevy of recent fashions rising onto the scene, the electrified truck and sport utility automobile segments have turn into more and more aggressive. 

So, in a bid to stay on the forefront of the market, Rivian’s staff of engineers and designers have opted to return to the drafting board with a purpose to ship completely up to date 2025 mannequin yr, second-generation iterations of its SUV and truck that profit from a number of recent tech, up to date battery packs, a redesigned chassis and suspension, and new, much more potent powertrain choices. 

Trim Ranges

The second-generation R1S sport utility automobile and R1T pickup truck are being supplied throughout 5 trim ranges; the 533-hp base mannequin Journey Twin Normal; the 665-hp Journey Twin Massive and Journey Twin Max; the 850-hp Ascend Tri Max; and the top-of-the-line 1,025-hp Ascend Quad Max. 

Minor Facelift

Although they admittedly look strikingly just like their 2024 mannequin yr predecessors, the 2025 R1S and R1T do in reality profit from very minor facelifts. This consists of slightly-sleeker traces, and new LED lighting fore and aft — together with a taillight setup that may now act as a battery-level indicator. The most important modifications to each fashions, nonetheless, are discovered beneath the proverbial hood — although the chassis for each the truck and SUV have additionally been tweaked. New coloration choices and new wheel packages have additionally been added for 2025. 

State-Of-The-Artwork Suspension 

One other main spotlight for Rivian’s 2025 mannequin yr flagships is the corporate’s new suspension package deal. Permitting for as much as 14.6” of floor clearance, this unbiased air suspension options an electro-hydraulic roll management system with automated ride-height leveling, plus gives over 6″ of vertical adjustment. Extra importantly, the brand new suspension vastly contributes to the 2025 R1S and R1T’s vastly improved driving dynamics. This was one of many largest sticking factors that a variety of driver’s — together with myself — had with Rivian’s first-generation R1S/T fashions, so the improved drivability is a very welcome replace. 

Redesigned Mattress

The 2025 R1T advantages from a redesigned 51.1-inch x 54.1-inch mattress that may provide as much as 83.6” of area with the tailgate down. Outfitted with forged-steel tie-down shackles and lockable under-bed storage for a full-sized spare, the brand new mattress consists of a strengthened, compression-molded structural composite. Capable of be optioned with an out there powered tonneau cowl, the mattress’s tailgate may also be opened with the press of a button — or through the use of the Rivian smartphone app. Positioned beneath the entrance of the mattress can also be a pass-through gear tunnel with a further 11.7 cubic toes of space for storing. The doorways on the gear tunnel fold all the way down to open and are capable of double as seats with a 250-pound weight capability — plus they are often opened utilizing the Rivian app or from the automobiles’ touchscreen show. 

Off-Highway-Readied 

Whereas the earlier iterations of the R1S and R1T already supplied impressive go-anywhere capabilities and facilities, the 2025 mannequin yr automobiles take these attributes to the following degree. The truck and SUV characteristic a flat underbody skid-plate, a built-in air compressor, and quite a lot of non-compulsory racks and add-ons. What’s extra, on high of the flexibility to wade into depths of as much as 43.1”, the R1T boasts strategy and departure angles of 35.7° and 29.9° respectively, whereas the R1S options 35.8° and 34.4° strategy and departure figures. 

Inside Updates

The inside of the most recent Rivian flagships characteristic strong wooden accents, a tined UV-protected panoramic glass roof, plaid textile upholstery and carpeting, and bronze finishes. The R1S additionally gives seating for as much as seven passengers. Each mannequin comes commonplace with a 10-speaker Rivian Audio system backed by a 600-watt amp, although the corporate additionally lets you improve to a brand new Rivian-developed sound system with Dolby Atmos. There’s additionally a brand new AI-backed infotainment system, plus extra superior driver-assistance options that profit from the usage of 11 onboard cameras and at least 5 radar sensors. 

Up to date Batteries

Now housing their cells in new die-cast carriers, the entry-level fashions borrow the identical Lithium-iron-phospate battery tech from Rivian’s industrial supply vans, providing higher vary whereas additionally reportedly being simpler to service. On choose trim ranges, the 2025 mannequin yr additionally gives as much as 420 miles of vary per cost. When utilizing a normal home-charger, each fashions can obtain 25 miles of vary per hour, although they will additionally achieve as much as 140 miles of autonomy after being plugged right into a Quick Charging station for simply 20 minutes. Each the R1S and R1T even have entry to greater than 32,000 public chargers scattered throughout North America, together with over 16,000 Tesla Supercharging stations. 

Placing The “Energy” In “Powertrains” 

Nearly actually essentially the most important change to the 2025 mannequin yr R1S and R1T is their new powertrain choices — all of which use new motors developed and constructed in-house by Rivian. The entry-level Twin Motor variants nonetheless makes 533hp and 610ft-lbs of torque, whereas the Twin Massive and Twin Max fashions make 665hp and 810ft-lbs. New for 2025 is an Ascend Tri Max trim degree that makes 850hp and gives a 2.9-second 0-60mph time — all whereas sustaining a 380mile vary. 

On the high of the lineup are the brand new Ascend Quad Max fashions which crank out an astounding 1,025hp and 1,198ft-lbs of torque, finally permitting the Quad Motor R1S and R1T to do 0-60mph runs in simply 2.6 seconds and a pair of.5 seconds respectively. All of this energy is distributed to the bottom through a complicated all-wheel-drive system. The Quad Motor variants additionally carry over their predecessor’s 11,000-pound tow ranking and 1,764-pound payload capability. High velocity has additionally been elevated to 130mph. Launch mode has additionally been added. 

Spec Sheet

Pricing & Availability 

The 2025 Rivian R1S Twin Motor is accessible now, with pricing beginning at $75,900, whereas the 2025 R1T Twin Motor begins from $69,900 and is slated for a launch within the coming weeks. Scheduled for a launch later this summer time, the 2025 R1S Ascend Tri Max begins at $105,900 whereas the R1T Ascend Tri Max’s pricing begins at $99,900. The range-topping R1S Ascend Quad Max and R1T Ascend Quad Max are anticipated to be launched subsequent yr, although pricing for both has but to be revealed. 

2025 Rivian R1S & R1T

Rivian ushers in a second-generation flagship pickup and SUV that profit from a minor facelift, a tweaked chassis, a number of recent tech, novel battery packs, and new in-house-built twin, tri, and quad-motor powertrain choices.